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Variegated Japanese Flag Iris Iris ensata 'Variegata' Plant Height: 24 inches Flower Height: 3 feet Spread: 24 inches Sunlight: Hardiness Zone: 5 Other Names: Japanese Water Iris, Russian Iris, Japanese Flag Description: Attractive variegated foliage and violet flowers; good for bogs or ponds as it requires consistent moisture; blooms emerge from lush, sword-like foliage; hardy and easy to grow; cut back in the fall to reduce pests Ornamental Features: Iris ensata 'Variegata' Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder Variegated Japanese Flag Iris features showy violet flag-like flowers with yellow centers at the ends of the stems in mid summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It's attractive sword-like leaves remain green in color with showy white variegation throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. Landscape Attributes: Variegated Japanese Flag Iris is an herbaceous perennial with tall flower stalks held atop a low mound of foliage. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition. This perennial will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration; - Insects Variegated Japanese Flag Iris is recommended for the following landscape applications; Iris ensata 'Variegata' foliage Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder - General Garden Use - Mass Planting - Bog Gardens 3132 LAKE AVENUE W ILM ETTE,ILLINOIS 60091 847. 256. 0561 W W W. CHALETNURSERY. COM Plant Characteristics: Variegated Japanese Flag Iris will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity extending to 3 feet tall with the flowers, with a spread of 24 inches. The flower stalks can be weak and so it may require staking in exposed sites or excessively rich soils. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. This perennial does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in moist to wet soil, and will even tolerate some standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This plant can be propagated by division. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. 3132 LAKE AVENUE W ILM ETTE,ILLINOIS 60091 847. 256. 0561 W W W. CHALETNURSERY. COM